The benchmark for long-distance touring bikes.

The benchmark for long-distance touring bikes.

The benchmark for long-distance touring bikes.

The benchmark for long-distance touring bikes.

The benchmark for long-distance touring bikes.

The benchmark for long-distance touring bikes.

Look at the big windshield and nostalgic headlamp and you see a strong resemblance to the original King of the Highway. You could get lost for a good, long time just looking at the classic styling details. What you might not notice is how far it’s all come. You now have 103 cubic inches of …

The Road King® is where stripped-down, nostalgic style meets the performance and versatility of a modern Harley-Davidson® touring machine. The Hiawatha headlamp and nacelle were born in the ‘60s, when chrome ruled the streets. But the power of the Milwaukee-Eight® 107 engine …

The Road King® is where stripped-down, nostalgic style meets the performance and versatility of a modern Harley-Davidson® touring machine. The Hiawatha headlamp and nacelle were born in the ‘60s, when chrome ruled the streets. But the power of the Milwaukee-Eight® 107 engine …

There’s a dark side to our heritage. You’re looking at the king of it. You get top-of-the-line power and a blacked-out look that will stop traffic.

A majestic bagger with impressive power, the Harley-Davidson® Road King Special has a uniquely commanding presence that makes you feel like road royalty.

You may know the background? Back in the 40s servicemen returning after the war took old military Harleys® and stripped them back. They made several refinements, including chucking away the front fenders and ‘bobbing’ the rear ones. Hence the ‘Bobber’ was born. And here …